Name meaning
Yusuf
Means 'may Allah increase'; another spelling of the name of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him).
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Name meaning and origin
Yusuf is the Arabized form of the Hebrew name Joseph and means may God increase and add. The form Yusif, used in Azerbaijan for centuries, was shaped by the Turkic-Persian milieu, while the spelling Yusuf is an independent, separately sought name that reflects a pronunciation closer to the Quranic text.
Yusuf, the son of the Prophet Jacob (peace be upon him), was thrown into a well by his brothers, taken to Egypt as a slave, and years later became the treasurer of the land thanks to his skill at interpreting dreams. His life is described in full in the 12th surah of the Quran, the surah of Yusuf, called Ahsan al-Qasas (the most beautiful of stories).
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Yəhudi mənşəli · Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Joseph, Yousef, Yusef
- Pronunciation
- juˈsuf
Notable people with this name
The Prophet Yusuf (AS)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf means in Arabic may God increase and multiply, and is a form of the name of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him) that is close to the Quranic spelling.Is the name Yusuf mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the name Yusuf is mentioned directly many times in the 12th chapter of the Quran, the chapter of Yusuf.Is Yusuf a boy name or a girl name?
Yusuf is a boy name.